About Louis

Book lover. Author. Traveller. Bad influence on your TBR.

I’m Louis, the reader, reviewer and writer behind Literary Louis. I write MM romance as Louis Ethan, review queer books, interview indie authors and travel anywhere with good food and a warm welcome.

Louis holding a copy of his debut novel The Lantern

My story

Reads them. Reviews them. Writes them.

BooksMM romance, fantasy, indie gems and everything queer.
TravelPreferably somewhere LGBTQ+ friendly with good food.
DogsMax the Jack Russell and Milo the Dachshund. Management has very little control.
SleepApparently important. Rarely scheduled.

I’m a British book lover, avid reader, reviewer and occasional victim of my own ever-growing TBR pile. Literary Louis started as a place to talk about the queer books I couldn’t stop thinking about, and it’s grown into honest reviews, author interviews, reading lists, travel guides and a podcast in the works.

When I’m not reading or reviewing, I’m writing. As Louis Ethan I write MM romance packed with heart, heat and characters you’ll probably become far too emotionally invested in. My debut, The Lantern, came out in July 2025, and there’s more on the way.

I’m also a keen traveller. I love finding LGBTQ+ friendly destinations, heading to book events and comic cons, and turning every trip into another story worth sharing.

Away from the books, I’m proudly gay, married to my amazing husband Matt, and dog dad to Max and Milo, who are both convinced they’re the real stars of the show. You’ll regularly find me on TikTok and Threads, armed with a tongue almost as sharp as my pen.

Books by Louis Ethan

MM romance, written with feelings and bad decisions.

The Lantern by Louis Ethan, front cover
Debut novelSpicy MM romance

The Lantern

Jack thought starting university would be just what he needed to escape the demons of his past. But plans don’t always go to plan. As he tries to get over the damage left in his ex’s wake, his first day couldn’t go any worse.

With a major project looming, a project partner called Kyle he can hardly hear, and the mystery man of his dreams still to find, Jack’s starting to think university wasn’t the right choice after all. With spicy scenarios, miscommunication and a whole lot of partying, will Jack make it to second year unscathed, or will his heart be torn in two again?

Published 12 July 2025202 pagesISBN 978-1-0682464-0-1

On my shelf

The books I won’t shut up about

01

Date Me, Bryson Keller

Kevin van Whye

My favourite gay book. Zero spice, all heart, and I cry every single time I reread it.

02

Hits Different

Joel Rustin

My favourite bisexual book, ever. Joel is also one of the most supportive people in the community.

03

The Song of Achilles

Madeline Miller

A classic for a reason. If you haven’t read it yet, consider this your sign.

Press, PR & collaborations

PR requests & working together

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Review copies & PR packages

Queer fiction, MM romance, fantasy and bookish products. See the review submission guidelines.

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Author features & interviews

Q&As with indie and traditionally published authors, on the blog and the podcast.

03

Events & travel

Book events, signings, conventions and LGBTQ+ friendly destinations, as an author, guest or content creator.

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Short bio

Louis Ethan is a British author of MM romance and the reader, reviewer and creator behind Literary Louis, where he shares honest queer book reviews, indie author interviews and LGBTQ+ travel guides. His debut novel, The Lantern, was published in July 2025. He lives in the North West of England with his husband Matt and their dogs, Max and Milo, and can usually be found on TikTok, Threads or at the nearest book event.

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